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The best leaders don’t have all the answers - they ask better questions, listen deeply, and inspire their colleagues to find their own solutions. Lead With A Coaching Mindset is a podcast for modern leaders who want to get the best out of the people in their team. This podcast will challenge you to lead with more curiosity, humility, and partnership, so you can navigate complexity and enhance wellbeing, satisfaction and engagement in your organization. We talk with leaders who are walking th ...
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I’m Achim Nowak, Executive Coach, Author, Mastermind Convener and host of the My Fourth Act Podcast. If life is a 5-act play, what will you do in your 4th act? Your childhood conflicts have been resolved. The big dramas of life are behind you. Most importantly, you’re not ready to stop. Join me as I speak with exceptional humans who have created bold and unexpected 4th acts. Listen and be inspired.
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The Business of Trust

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The Business of Trust is a show about what really drives growth in today’s trust-starved world: relationships. Marketing has gotten noisy, salesy, and often manipulative. But in the world of high-value services, trust matters more than tactics. And trust isn’t built through funnels or cold emails, it’s built human to human. Hosted by Hugo Sanchez, this podcast explores how coaches, consultants, and business development pros actually win clients—by earning trust, building reputation, and form ...
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Watch Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjNrBxg2ikM Show Notes Ever wonder how some consultants made it to the top of their game? In this episode, I get to chat with Damian Goldvarg… and honestly, calling him accomplished feels like an understatement. We're talking 30+ years in coaching and leadership development, a PhD in Organization…
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On this episode of the MY FOURTH ACT podcast, I have the distinct thrill of speaking with 5 extraordinary women who jointly wrote a just-released book, “Women Unbound: Navigating Transitions Gracefully,” published by Balboa Press, an imprint of Hay House.It is a tale of how five voices, strangers at first, with decidedly different life journeys and…
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Watch Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZYwfTXmTLs Show Notes In this episode, I sit down with Marcia Reynolds — one of the most respected names in the coaching world. She’s coached leaders in 47 countries, listed among the Top 10 Global Coaches by Global Gurus, and has served as the fifth global president of the International Coachin…
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In this episode we explore ethical leadership—why integrity matters and how values-driven decisions build trust across teams and institutions. Donna-Marie Darlington-Dawes draws on 25+ years at the World Bank Group, IFC and the UN to show how ethical practice underpins coaching, inclusion, and organizational resilience. We discuss concrete actions—…
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Watch Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkU6AK8CJI0&feature=youtu.be Show Notes Growing a successful professional services firm is, at its core, an act of leadership. No one tells us to do it — we decide to do it. And to make it work, we have to draw from our strengths, stay self-aware, and do it all in relationship with other people. …
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Danielle is an internationally acclaimed concert harpist and multi-faceted artist. She was admitted to the young talent department of the Royal Conservatory in the Netherlands at the age of 12. It marked the beginning of a successful international career as a soloist, chamber musician, and principal orchestra harpist. Danielle is the prizewinner of…
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In this episode we explore foresight—how leaders relate to the future and prepare for many possible outcomes. Ariel explains why predicting one single future is risky and why we must shift from designing around jobs to designing around activities that can be automated, augmented, or remain human-led. We discuss practical mindsets: stay curious, emb…
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Watch Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmq5hpdJ5VE Show Notes Many coaches and consultants start their journey in corporate life. They build strong careers, collect decades of experience, and at some point feel the pull to do their own thing. That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest, Rosemary Ravinal. After decades leading commun…
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Gary Chupik is internationally recognized as one of the top mental performance coaches in the world. He unlocks performance in professional teams, athletes and business professionals. Additionally, Gary has been an ordained minister for 27 years and Chaplain of the Seattle Thunderbirds for 7 years. Gary’s clients include players, coaches and execut…
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Watch Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mewFVYOGxCg Show Notes I couldn’t think of a better person to kick off The Business of Trust podcast than my friend and mentor, Achim Nowak. Achim has a client roster that will make your jaw drop—Takeda, Owens Corning, WinTrust, and more. He’s an executive coach, a two-time TEDx speaker, and the …
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In this episode we explore coaching presence—how leaders show up, listen, and create space for others. We discuss practical habits that protect attention (phone-free meetings, intentional check-ins, short mindfulness exercises) and tactics for deeper listening: asking curious questions, sitting with silence, and centering the other person’s agenda.…
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Damian Goldvarg, Ph.D., MCC, is an Executive Coach, leadership authority, keynote speaker, and learning facilitator. He is the author and co-author of eight books, including his just released Lead With a Coaching Mindset, How the Best Leaders Unlock Potential. published by Berrett-Koehler. Damian is a luminary in the international coaching world an…
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In this episode we explore how to build effective relationships with new employees. Alexis Ekizian walks us through his playbook: spend the first weeks listening more than talking, invest time in one-on-ones, run a team “who I am / what to expect” session, and set clear expectations up front (roles, targets, cadence). We discuss how that early inve…
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Devin C. Hughes is an award-winning speaker, workplace culture expert, best-selling author of numerous books including a memoir, “Contrast: A Biracial Man’s Journey to Segregate His Past,” and a former college basketball player. After a successful career in a global pharmaceutical company, Devin left corporate life to found his own training and con…
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In this episode we explore how leaders at UNICEF adopt a coaching mindset to develop people and drive impact. We focus on career-centered learning, 360° feedback, and coaching that normalizes mistakes as learning opportunities. Elaine shares vivid examples—leaders who rotate drivers to build inclusion, reps who empower staff to decide, and managers…
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Susana Cor de Rosa is a healer, author, and spiritual teacher from Lisbon. She is known for her work as a quantum activator and creator of the Unified Quantum Healing method. After an intense early career balancing health work and law school, Susana experienced burnout and disconnection. This led her to a profound spiritual awakening and transforma…
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In this episode, we explore contracting—the foundational step for building effective working relationships. We define contracting as clarifying expectations around communication style, decision-making, conflict, and boundaries (e.g., camera-on norms for remote work). You’ll hear real examples of how failing to contract can erode trust, and why expl…
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Gayla Morgan is a professional singer, composer/lyricist, producer and vocal arranger. Gayla just began an engagement as the vocal coach for Disney Cruises’ newest ship, Adventure, sailing from Singapore. Gayla’s musical, “A Dog Story,” had an acclaimed off-Broadway run. Her singing career includes recording and touring for 5 years with the Grammy-…
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Watch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pqAVLRE5lE About This Podcast: The Business of Trust is a show about what really drives growth in today’s trust-starved world: relationships. Marketing has gotten noisy, salesy, and often manipulative. But in the world of high-value services, trust matters more than tactics. And trust isn’t built throug…
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In this episode, I explore cultivating trust as the bedrock of a coaching mindset. I define trust as believing in someone’s reliability, honesty, and integrity, then share why it’s essential before any coaching can happen. Referencing the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, I unpack four strategies—transparency, engagement, ethical conduct, and collabora…
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Phelim McDermott is an actor and director from the UK. In 2023, Phelim was awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Director for My Neighbor Totoro. Phelim has staged operas in many of the great opera houses of the world, including countless times at The Met (Akhnaten, The Hours, Cosi fan Tutte,The Enchanted Island) and the English National Oper…
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In this episode, I explore the essentials of team coaching within a leadership role. I explain why creating psychological safety—through clear ground rules, respect, and trust—is critical for team effectiveness. You’ll learn how to align vision and goals so participants feel inspired and know their interests matter. I break down strategies to preve…
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Laurie Fader has been the recipient of many honors and awards, including a Pollock-Krasner Award, an Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Assistance Grant, the Helen W. Winternitz Award for excellence in painting from Yale University, Great Meadows Foundation and artist’s residencies in France, Haiti, Hungary, and Italy. She lived in New York City …
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For the last 35 years, Rebel Brown has been a Growth Accelerator for Advanced Technology Startups. In the early days of Silicon Valley, Rebel often was the only female in the room. She has served as a Chief Marketing Officer and Go-to-Market Launcher for over 300 clients world-wide. Rebel has authored 2 bestselling strategy and leadership books. Th…
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In this episode, I dive into active listening—what it is, why it’s crucial, and how you can start practicing it today. We distinguish hearing (a physiological act) from listening (engaging both ears and eyes), explore linear versus nonlinear listening, and highlight context, values, and emotions that often lie beneath the words. You’ll learn three …
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Dr. Laurence Hillman was born into a lineage of archetypal thought. His father, James Hillman, is considered the father of American Archetypal Psychology. Laurence Hillman grew up in Zurich, where his father had studied with Jung and, subsequently, served as the Director of Studies at the C.G. Jung Institute. As a professional archetypal coach, Lau…
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In this debut episode, I explain why leaders can’t rely on having all the answers. Drawing on thirty years of coaching experience and my work at Goldvarg Consulting, I introduce the concept of a coaching mindset—built on awareness, responsibility, and trust—and show how it helps teams thrive under constant disruption. I’m joined by Marcia Reynolds …
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Rutherford Pascal is a seasoned Sales Leader in the pharma industry. His 35-year career led him to increasingly Senior roles, most recently as Head of Sales at Sanofi for their Respiratory and Gastroenterology Specialty Care portfolio. Rutherford is passionate about leadership development and mentorship. For his next act, he launched Glass Walls Le…
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The best leaders don’t have all the answers - they ask better questions, listen deeply, and inspire their colleagues to find their own solutions. Lead With A Coaching Mindset is a podcast for modern leaders who want to get the best out of the people in their team. This podcast will challenge you to lead with more curiosity, humility, and partnershi…
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In 1965, when he was 17, Perry Brass hitchhiked from Savannah to San Francisco where he spent a year living on the street, sleeping between parked cars or in SRO hotels, doing any job he could, and loving the freedom of it. After Perry moved to New York, Perry joined New York’s groundbreaking Gay Liberation Front in 1969 and the staff of Come Out!,…
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Michael Feeley had a successful career as an actor and model, performing and touring with stars such as Howard Keel, John Raitt, and Tovah Feldshuh. His theatre life was followed by a whole other 20-year-act as a professional recruiter in New York City. These days, Michael divides his time between a home in the center of France and another one on S…
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The Reverend Dr. Russell L. Meyer, Pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church in Jacksonville/Florida, graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1981 and was ordained in 1984. Russell has served congregations in Florida, South Carolina, Maryland and New York. He received a Doctorate of Ministry in 2013 from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC, with…
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In a delightful twist, Rosemary Ravinal, the world’s premier bilingual speaking coach, media trainer, and former VP of Public Relations for TelevisaUnivision Network, interviews Achim Nowak on his own MY FOURTH ACT podcast. Achim sheds light on how he made a series of critical career pivots in his 20+ years as a personal-growth-entrepreneur. These …
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Tania Rivilis is a Ukrainian-born portrait artist. In 2012, Tania moved from Russia to Germany where she started to paint. Tania’s lush and neo-romantic portraits quickly drew international attention and have been featured in group shows around the world. A solo show is opening this March in Madrid. Tania won the prestigious William Lock Prize from…
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Haleh Shoa and her family fled Iran during the 1979 revolution, bringing only their cherished photo albums. These albums were lifelines to the past and their only tangible reminders of the life they left behind. These experiences helped shape Haleh’s passion for storytelling and memory-keeping. After a successful career in advertising, Haleh follow…
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Pier Paolo de Angelis is a true citizen of the world. Paolo started exploring the world in his early 20s, working in Europe, The Middle East, North and South America. While serving as Chairman of the now iconic Kripalu Center in Lenox MA in the mid 90s, Paolo led the transition team that transformed the former ashram into the largest Yoga and Welln…
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I am thrilled to be part of a marvelous new anthology, DARING METAMORPHOSIS (Angel Lab Editions), that will be released on December 17, in both French- and English-language editions. DARING METAMORPHOSIS is a collection of deeply personal essays about personal transformation and reinvention, with an inspired cast of international authors. To celebr…
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Tracy and Derrill Thompson are creating the sort of international life that many folks dream of. Derrill is a former labor lawyer from Vancouver. Tracy is one of the founders of a Canadian software company, Beanworks, that specialized in accounts payable processes. After Beanworks was acquired by Quadient in 2021, Tracy and Derrill moved to Setubal…
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David Allen is the author of the global best-seller “Getting Things Done” and multiple follow-up books, most recently “Team: Getting Things Done With Others.” “Getting Things Done” has sold over 4 million copies, has been translated into 28 languages, and is considered the single most influential Personal Effectiveness book of the 21st century. All…
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Esmeralda Diaz-Aroca and Mike O’Neil are branding and social media strategists. Mike is a 2x Forbes Top 50 Social media influencer and LinkedIn Sales Navigator expert from Minnesota. Esmeralda is a former scientist turned Digital Strategy and Social Selling expert from Madrid. Linkedin is their professional playground and where they initially conne…
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Gregory Gilmore is a Transformational Life Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Practitioner. In addition to his own practice, Gregory also serves as an RTT trainer for Marisa Peer. The founder of RTT, where he supports and guides other aspiring RTT practitioners. Gregory is passionate about helping individuals g…
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Ande Lyons is a 4x Business Founder, Startup champion, Host of the New England Podcasters Group, and the former Co-host of Boston’s Founders Live Pitch event. Ande hosts the new proaging podcast “Don’t Be Caged By Your Age” where she challenges societal and internalized ageism and empowers folks to thrive after 65. She is passionate about shatterin…
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Clare Maxwell is a former professional dancer and choreographer turned certified Alexander Teacher and Somatic Movement Coach. She helps professionals and performers to feel more fully at ease in their bodies. Clare serves on the Somatics Faculty of Movement Research, a well-known NYC dance organization. An innovator in movement education and onlin…
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E132 | When Novels Want To Be Written Cyrus Cassells is a Poet. Translator. Cultural Critic. Actor. Professor. Cyrus is best known for his 9 poetry books, most recently “Is There Room For Another Horse On Your Horse Ranch.” His books have earned numerous accolades, including the William Carlos Williams Award from the Poetry Society of America, a La…
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Charlotte Libov is a seasoned writer and keynote speaker, formerly at The New York Times, who specializes in writing about health and the Arts. Ever since she left Connecticut for fabled Miami Beach 19 years ago, Charlotte has become a “South Beach gal about town.” Sing Out, her Facebook group that celebrates song, dance, and all forms of self-expr…
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Bestselling author, keynote speaker, branding strategist and provocateur Tom Asacker has spent most of his career in the fascinating world of belief and behavior change, and how it impacts both personal and professional lives. Tom is focused on helping people and organizations break free from self-deceptive thinking and reclaim their creative freed…
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Carlos Gonzalez has been an Associate Professor of English at Miami Dade College for over 30 years. He describes himself as a "professor of joy, grief, wonder, listening. movement and sitting." Carlos Gonzalez's expansive view of how a teacher serves is informed by his passion for mindfulness, physical exercise. nature, and deep personal exploratio…
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Gayle Zalduondo is a creative soul and seasoned serial entrepreneur. Among her many accomplishments is co-founding an acclaimed and innovative furniture company, Urbanus, with Andrew Kelly. For 20 years, Gayle served as CEO and lead designer for Urbanus, creating furniture for national retailers such as Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, Ethan Allen, Po…
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Ann Odell is a former architect turned celebrated brand strategist, futurist, and culture forecaster. She has led breakthrough creative strategies for endless Fortune 500 enterprises, working for Lippincott, CBX Worldwide, Gensler, Donovan/Green, and Estee Lauder. Ann now operates as the head of her own firm, animated by the firm belief that for-pr…
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Johannes Leerink is a seasoned business executive from the Netherlands. After a fast-track career as a rising star at Procter and Gamble and Sara Lee, Johannes dropped out of corporate life. Influenced by the teachings of Landmark and Werner Erhard, Johannes founded and served as practice leader of Vantage Group Europe, a boutique organizational co…
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